On the edge: Personal flying experiences during the Second World War

Fighter pilots of World War Two had operational flight ceilings of at least 20,000 feet. For Flight Lieutenant Robert G. Brown, this ceiling was limited to 4,000 feet, though he often flew under hydro wires and just over farmers' fences. Flight Lieutenant Brown was not just a flyer, he was a flying man's flyer. Whether piloting his P51 Mustang in photo reconnaissance or close ground support missions, his calm at the controls of an aeroplane earned him a reputation and distinction as one of the best of his time.